PAGE SiX A . Mn N - 4. • •' TA 1 c. k • • 5 Lions Homan Penn State's defending championship wrestling team re ceived a setback yesterday when Coach Charlie Speidel said the 123-pounder Bob Homan will not make the trip to Nor man, Okla., where the 24th NCA A mat tourney will be held Friday and Saturday. The Nittany Lions will lea wagon to Martinsburgh whet Pittsburgh. From the Smokey IM Matme Continue 'Fall' Story By EARL KOHNFELDER It was the same old story last night at Recreation Hall when 15 intramural grapplers "were shown the lights" from a most uncomfortable position flat on their backs. That makes it 92 falls in just six nights of wrestling! Two of these falls, along with a decision, were awarded to three Chi Phi lads, who, as a result, picked up 13 points for their frat ernity. The victorious Chi Phi's were James Schulte, Thomas Webb, Glenn Grove. Grove, 175- pounds, pinned Paul Eckert, Beta 'theta Pi, in 15 seconds of the last period. Going into the final two Minutes, Grove held a 2-0 lead on a first period take-down. Grove at the advantage position reversed his man within a few seconds and applied the fatal body press. Webb Scores Fall In the 128 pound class, Webb collected four points on a take down and a reversal before pin ning John Apgar, Phi Kappa Sig ma, at the 12 Second mark of the second period. Heavyweight James Schulte decisioned Andy Stavres, Delta Upsilon, 5-0, to round out Chi Phi's 13 points. Andy Krassowski, Pi Kappa Phi, last year's 175-pound champ, won out over Bruce Williams, Pi Kappa 'Alpha, 8-2, in a heavy weight tussle. Wrestling experi ence paid off for Krassowski as Williams found it very tough to get any kind of a pinning hold oil , his opponent. Two 45 second pins were turned in by John Sarikianos, Alpha Ze ta, and Paul Whipkey, Triangle. Both Whipkey and his opponent, Stephen Horlacher, Alpha Chi Rho ,exhibited excellent agility and speed. The former came out on top with a reverse half-nelson and crotch hold for the quick win. Sarikianos turned over Don Hoff man, Phi Sigma Kappa, with a half-nelson and applied a body Press for his victory. Both matches were held in the 135-pound divi sion. Time Advantage Decisive A point gained for time advan tage provided the margin of vic tory for Clark in an independent 165 pound match. Vinson was a 6 to 5 loser. Vinson and Clark were each awarded reverse and escape points, while Clark picked up two on a take-down and Vin son on a near-fall. John Milsom, Alpha Zeta, found hithself in trouble several times during the first period, but came on to pin John Williamee, Pi Kap pa Alpha, in 1:24 of the second period. The Alpha Zeta matman was on the short end of a 6-4 score when he pinned his man in the 165-pound scrap. Alternate Wins Charles Engle, Phi Delta Theta, was given a view of the lights at 1:58 of the second stanza by John Leone, Pi Kappa Alpha. The match was in the 155-pound class. A 'Phi Kappa Psi alternate, Charles Schrey, topped Walter Fresch, Tau Kappa Epsilon, 6L2. in another 155-pound contest. Garry Crothers, Kappa Delta Rho, finished > match at the 53 second ro^r' - when he man, Kappa Sig,na, in an 165- Defend Title; Left '_:.--ehi, d ..7e. at 8 this morning via station -e they will board a plane to City they will fly to and arrive at Norman at 3:30 p.m. Ike Gil bert, assistant director of ath letics, who chartered a plane for the Lions, said that Lehigh and Pittsburgh wrestlers will make the trip with Penn State. Lehigh will be represented by four grapplers, while the EIWA champions, Pittsburgh, will send I a nine-man team. Without Homan in the lineup Penn State will be represented only by five wrestlers. They are Dick Lemyre, 130-pound EIWA champion; Jerry Maurey, 137- pound EIWA titlists; and third place EIWA .winners Doug Frey. 147-pounder, Joe K,rufka, 177- pounder, and Bill Oberly, heavy weight. Oberly, who like Hud Samson, Penn State's only I\TCAA crown bearer last year, will wrestle in the 191-pound class. In National tournaments two weight classes are added; namely, the 115-pound class and the 191-pound class. . Penn State's chief hopes for in dividual titles will be Lemyre and Maurey. Lemyre, who is a triple winner in Eastern Intercollegiate tournament competition, has only two defeats marring his life-time record in the college ranks. Both losses were made in the NCAA's. Two years ago Lemyre took third place. Last year he came in sec ond. The on 1 y weight divisions where no returning place winners will be are in the 167 and 123- pound classes. Peery Defends Hugh Peery of Pitt will defend his 115-pound title. In the loaded 130-pound division there will be three returnees. Be sides Lemyre, there is defending champ, Norvard Nalan, and Jim Howard of Ithaca. Ed Caslicchio, Michigan State, who came in fourth, will enter the 137-pound division. Last year the Spartan matman was pinned by Lemyre in 49 sec onds. This is 11 seconds short of the tournament record made by Alan Rice of Minnesota in 1949. Rice pinned George Kelly of Wy oming in their 128-pound battle in 38 seconds. Runnerup Bob Hoke of Michi gan State will make his bid in the 157-pound division instead of the 147-pound class. Pitt's Charley Uram will be the only returnee in the latter class. pound go. A first period take down and a reverse in the next frame were all that 145-pounder Stephen Pierce, Pi Kappa Phi, needed to gain a 4-0 decision over Robert Derr of Alpha Zeta. PENN STATE THESPIANS PRESENT .. . - -... • , k. , • . ,-, '1:4,:y!" ,- -: Z" 1- .•• '-'. -,.• , :-,/ ~: . !, -- ... ._ c .". A BROADWAY Don't Wait MUSICAL COMEDY Too Long! SCHWAB AUD. Get Your Tickets Monday, Mar. 29 1:00 P.M. at Student Union Desk Thurs., Apr. 1 $l.OO 7:30 P.M. Fri., Apr. 2 $1.25 7:30 P.M. Sat., Apr. 3 $1.25 7:30 P.M. Also - Sot. Mat. 2 P.M. $1.25 W I C - PA: . ‘.HEI WEEKEND ' - - )eriod 7ried- THE DAILY COLLEGIAN 5 Lions Make Trip STATE COLLEGE DFNN&Y'LVANIA ' C SKa "luti ish est Toda That Ball Back oHere!' °Toss i1t . 1.1 •'- iV:?-it4,;* ~,' , ' •••?ct-1 • • ‘z . .. • • ' FOUR LION BASEBALL ASPIRANTS take advantage of the Spring 21:her to limber up. Dick Packer (left) gives a- tacouraging remark to Tom Werner (third trom left) who is antici pating a catch. Art Walker (second from left) Squad S 4: rk: .-ILrtclice r. :-essioris By HERM WEISKOPF Lion baseball coach, Joe Bedenk, is keeping one eye peeled on his squad as it goes through spring practice and the other eye on the season's opener April 10, with West Virginia. Only two regulars from last year's crack team centerfielder Sil Cerchie and catcher Bill Leonard—will not be back. Penn State will be gunning for their second District Two championship in three seasons. The Nittanies took third place in the NCAA college world series two years ago, after copping the district title. Last year the Lions entered the district playoffs but were eliminated in the second game 24 Teams Win As Volleyball Enters 3d. Week Intramural volleyball continued into its third week of action, as 24 teams posted wins last Monday. and Tuesday nights. Alpha Tau Omega started off Monday night's program by dumping Delta Theta Sigma, 15-7, 15-8. Tau Kappa Epsilon took a forfeit win from Phi Kappa, while Lambda Chi Alpha over powered Chi Phi, 15-12, 15-8. Sig ma Phi Sigma beat Sigma Alpha Epsilon, 15-7. 15-5, and Theta Xi trounced Phi Sigma Kappa, 15.-4, 15-8. Phi Gamma Delta continued its winning ways as it beat Theta Kappa Phi. 15-8, 15-11, while Phi Delta Theta took a close one from Kappa Sigma, 12-15, 15-13, 15-3. Phi Kappa Tau had little trouble with Alpha Chi Sigma, 15-8, 15-5. (Continued on page seven) In 1952 the Lions posted a 13-4 record plus two wins in :the dis trict playoffs and two in the "World Series." Bedenk•guided his squad to a 14-5-1 mark last year The infield is "solid." The four regulars from last year are back. Pat Kennedy: a good fielder and hitter, is out to retain his first base position. The double play combination of Charlie Russo and Ron Weidenhammer, at second base and shortstop appears set for another year. Hubie Kline is the top candidate for third base. Bedenk has the nucleus of a fine outfield back from last sea son. Two regulars. rightfie l der Tom Werner and leftfield.er Rex Bradley, are returning stars. Al though the loss of last year's cap tain, Cerchie, is bound to hurt, Bedenk has a potential hitter in Werner. Cerchie was one of the team's leading hitters and batted in the cleanup slot for Bedenk. Captain Keith Vesling heads the mound corps and should be Bedenk's ace pitcher. Garland Gingerich will be away for part of the campaign student teaching, but the No. 2 hurler on last year's 1 6- 4.1.• -...ii1. FF'LI • •••ei, Tn ..... 1:li ip, 17: . 1 V P ..f r ' ::°,l ". ...1..;"': 4- . -- • i . .iiit,3" ':iii 7 . ")) Aji.!--‘ V il kVi i. ' 04'4;00.....1014,14, / d .. , 44 -..! i4 , i'''..?•;. .1i.,.. ..: 7 -7.fieb.... -• , ..... ..... _. :. - ..... .. t...,. , ;fifilil; -.41, 1 • --4,-- ~-, , il -. / .. di.' .7!iii:!:! I. il „ f.: , :. ,-,, . „,,, ;.,,..:,...,.4.,,,„...,, 0 ,,i ) BALL . .. .., \•,-,?7"---..iW-iitia.lii. t. ri' - ( Orchids . $4OO and Up • • . BILL McMULLEN, Florist 122 E. COLLEGE .AVE. PHONE 4994 THURSDAY. MARCH 25, 19.'4 and Rex Bradley (right) look on. Coach Joe Bedenk's Lion nine opens its season April 10, Beaver Field with a doubleheader against West Virginia. team should be a big help when he is able to play. Larry Bayer is another returnee to the pitching staff. The Lions will play 22 games this season-11 at home and the same number on the road. The schedule: April 10, West Virginia (dou bleheader) 16, at American Uni versity; 17. at Georgetown (dou bleheader); 23, Western Mary land; 24, Lafayette; 26, at Dick inson; 30, Gettysburg. May 1; at Lehigh; 4, Bucknell; 5, Rutgers; 8, Syracuse (double header); 11, at Buck nel 1; 15, Temple; 18, at Navy; 19, at Vil lanova; 22, Colgate; 26, at Penn; 28 and 29, at Pitt. Stays on Top Penn State's Finnish-born gym nast, J_an Cronstedt, once again stole the show as he won three individual titles in the 1954 East ern championships. Cronstedt pre viously had won Eastern and NCA parallel bars and all-around tit) es.
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